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Is ALLIGATORS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALLIGATORS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALLIGATORS mean?

Alligators is a form of ALLIGATOR.

  1. noun

    leather made from alligator's hide

  2. noun

    either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts

  3. verb

    crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

10

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) + S (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ALLIGATORS

ALLIGATORS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ALLIGATORS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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